What She Did This Year: McFadden won her seventh straight Chicago Marathon in October, breaking her own course record with a time of 1:39:15. Earlier this year she swept her events at the World Para Athletics Championships, winning the 200-, 400-, 800- and 1,500-meter to bring her world title total to 16.

Why It Mattered: McFadden was hospitalized for blood clots in the spring, and two weeks after she was released she competed in the Boston Marathon, finishing fourth.

Fun Fact: McFadden was recently named Sports Illustrated’s 37th-fittest woman in sports, citing her ability to win races from the 200-meter all the way through marathons.

What’s Next: McFadden will finish out the major marathon season in New York, where she’ll look to win her fifth title in a row and record-breaking sixth win overall on Nov. 5.